What Bows Around

Enjoy a visit to What Bows Around http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatBowsAround , a lovely Etsy shop where you are sure to find wonderful handmade DIY floral stems, wedding and home decor bouquets, bows for gift wrapping decoration and more!

by WhatBowsAround
I've been a very creative person since day one. I guess it's inherited, both my mother and my grandmother did oil painting and all kinds of crafts. I still have fond memories of quietly watching my mom paint for hours when I was five or six.

I learned how to make handmade bows when I worked at a local craft store, and when I lost my job, and was unable to find another one, I decided to use my creative talents and the knowledge that I had learned to start my own shop.

My goal with the bows and related items that I sell, is to make them appealing to all ages and walks of life. Bows aren't just ultra feminine, or stuff from grandma's attic. I try to use materials and techniques that make anyone of any age fall in love with them.

The only advice I can think to give others is "Use what you have!". I started out with practically no money to spare on materials for my shop, so I bought clearance items, I used materials that I already had stored up around my house (I'm a collector), and it's amazing the uses you can find for everyday items.
 
 

I can be found on Etsy
www.etsy.com/shop/WhatBowsAround

Artfire:
www.artfire.com/users/WhatBowsAround

I'm also on Twitter and Facebook:
www.facebook.com/WhatBowsAround
www.twitter.com/WhatBowsAround

And I'm on Soopsee;
http://www.soopsee.com/profile/whatbowsaround

Whimsical Holiday Treats

I hope this finds everyone happy and healthy during the holiday season. I thought that you would enjoy these whimsical holiday creations from http://www.emariecreations.etsy.com/. . Enjoy her Holiday Twist Cupcake Pendant: so many holiday colors are included in this pendant- deep red, Christmas green, and white. A green glass bead on top adds a touch of sparkle in the light. This will look so cheery paired with a comfy sweater for the next holiday party.

Hi! My name is Samantha Hartzell and I am a polymer clay artist.I first "discovered" polymer clay around the age of 12 or 13. Now several years later I am hooked! Polymer clay is such a unique clay to work with. The colors are beautiful, from deep crimson reds to brilliant oranges.Because of the wide variety of colors, you can make just about any design you wish!

I first began by making miniature food for my dollhouse, then expanded to more intricate designs, like tea sets and decorated cakes.I turn many of my creations into earrings, push pins, Christmas ornaments, and collectors items.

Most nights you will find me at my kitchen table creating new designs or filling custom orders. I usually try to keep a large selection of colors around so that I have them if a custom order comes in. With all of that clay thing can become a bit disorganized. To cut down on messes and make it easier to find my items I try to keep all of my similar colors together in small plastic baggies, which then go into a covered container.

I store my finished products in a large sectioned plastic container in groups of similar items. That way I can see in a glance what items I have plenty of and which items I need to make more of to sell.To see all of my products or to order a unique, one-of-a-kind gift, please visit my etsy shop www.Emariecreations.etsy.com

Thank you for letting my share more about my craft!